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Information Systems Security Manager / SpecialistLocation: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

Node is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support this critical customer mission.  

Responsibilities: -* Work as part of a team of Information Assurance professionals to manage the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle for Information Technology systems -* Assisting technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments -* Establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives -* Assisting in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met -* Participating in client negotiations and interfacing with senior management -* Supporting decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation -* Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab’s information security -* Providing support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems -* Assisting the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements -* Implementing and development of the DHS IT security standards -* Gathering and organizing technical information about the lab’s mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs -* Performing risk analyses which also includes risk assessment -* Planning and leading major technology assignments -* Evaluating performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success -* Functioning as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments -* Working closely with ISSM and CISO to respond to Data Calls and satisfy requirements of ATOs

Requirements

Required Skills: - U.S. Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability - 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management - Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services - Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and contributing to a full ATO effort from initiation through authorization, including development of security documentation, control implementation statements, supporting assessment (audit) activities, and performing full POA&M management  - Beginning to end Knowledge of RMF and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt planning and execution - Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks - Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments - Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations - Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture - Knowledge of ATO requirements and strong experience with POAMs. - Knowledge and experience with full range of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio) - Knowledge of boundary protection and network segmentation - Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques - Experience with implementing and assessing security controls for hardware, software, and network deployments - Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations Desired Skills: - Experience with Risk Management Framework software (CSAM, Xacta, Archer, RegScale) - Experience with host and network scanning software (Nessus, Security Center, Tenable Vulnerability Management, nmap, Wiz, burp) - Experience with Endpoint Protection tools like CrowdStrike or CarbonBlack - Working knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk, SOAR, or ELK - Familiarity with role-based account processing operations - Familiarity with zero trust architectures - Familiarity with scripting languages (python, AWS CLI, Lambda, bash, powershell) Required Education: BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree, or High School Diploma and 7+ years of information security management experience. Desired Certifications: - DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K Matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training